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HTS Code · Chapter 28 · Updated Oct 6, 2026

2853.10.00.00Cyanogen chloride (chloorcyan)

HTS Code 2853.10.00.00 covers any article best defined as Products of the Chemical or Allied IndustriesInorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopesPhosphides, whether or not chemically defined, excluding ferrophosphorous; other inorganic compounds (including distilled or conductivity water and water of similar purity); liquid air (whether or not rare gases have been removed); compressed air; amalgams, other than amalgams of precious metals:Cyanogen chloride (chloorcyan) in the Harmonized Tariff Schedule.

Estimated Duty on 2853.10.00.00

$10,000.00 by ocean, entered Oct 6, 2026

China
Total duty
$4,030.00
40.3% effective rate
Fees
$47.14
MPF + HMF
Duty + fees
$4,077.14
Payable to CBP
Landed cost
$14,077.14
On $10,000.00 customs value
  • Base duty$280.006.9%
  • Section 301 – China$2,500.0061.3%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor$1,250.0030.7%
  • Customs fees$47.141.2%

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Base Duty Rates for 2853.10.00.00

From the Harmonized Tariff Schedule

General Rate of Duty
2.8%
Special Rate of Duty
Free
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Column 2 (Non-NTR)
25%
Units of Quantity
kg
Total duty by countryAll 20 →
  • China40.3%
  • Mexico12.8%
  • Canada12.8%
  • Vietnam15.3%
  • Germany10%
Tariffs by country · Oct 6, 2026

US Import Duty on HTS 2853.10.00.00 by Country of Origin

As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of cyanogen chloride (chloorcyan) (HTS 2853.10.00.00) from China pay 40.3% in duties: the 2.8% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%). Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more.

Total duty from China
40.3%
Base rate plus 2 additional tariffs
Lowest total duty
10%
From Germany, Taiwan and 3 more
Countries with additional tariffs
20 of 20
Section 232, 301, 122 and other Chapter 99 duties
Country of originBase rateAdditional tariffsTotal duty
China2.8%
  • Section 301 – China25%9903.88.03
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.31
40.3%
Mexico2.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.55
12.8%0% with USMCA
Canada2.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.29
12.8%0% with USMCA
Vietnam2.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.84
15.3%
Germany2.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor7.2%9903.05.39
10%
Japan2.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor9.7%9903.05.49
12.5%
South Korea2.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor9.7%9903.05.71
12.5%
Taiwan2.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor7.2%9903.05.76
10%
India2.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.44
12.8%
Ireland2.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor7.2%9903.05.39
10%
Italy2.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor7.2%9903.05.39
10%
Switzerland2.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor9.7%9903.05.74
12.5%
Thailand2.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.77
15.3%
Malaysia2.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.54
12.8%
United Kingdom2.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.81
12.8%
France2.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor7.2%9903.05.39
10%
Indonesia2.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.45
12.8%
Brazil2.8%
  • Section 301 – Brazil25%9903.05.01
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor12.5%9903.05.27
40.3%
Bangladesh2.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.26
12.8%
Cambodia2.8%
  • Section 301 – Forced Labor10%9903.05.28
12.8%

Duties on goods entered Oct 6, 2026 at the general rate (Column 2 where it applies), with tariff data verified through 2026 HTS Revision 20. Totals are before customs fees (MPF, HMF) and any antidumping or countervailing duties. Some tariffs and exemptions depend on details such as metal content or end use, which the calculator asks about.

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Legal notes

Relevant HTS Notes

Official USITC notes that may affect classification under HTS 2853.10.00.00.

Chapter 28 Notes (includes Section 6 Notes)Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes
CBP rulings

Related CROSS Rulings for HTS 2853.10.00.00

CBP classification rulings related to 2853.10.00.00. Open a ruling to read how Customs classified a similar product.

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What does HTS code 2853.10.00.00 cover?

HTS code 2853.10.00.00 covers cyanogen chloride (chloorcyan), classified under Chapter 28 (Inorganic chemicals; organic or inorganic compounds of precious metals, of rare-earth metals, of radioactive elements or of isotopes) in the US Harmonized Tariff Schedule. The general duty rate is 2.8%.

What is the duty rate for HTS 2853.10.00.00?

The general (Column 1) rate of duty for HTS 2853.10.00.00 is 2.8%. Goods that qualify for a trade program can enter at the special rate: Free (A,AU,BH,CL,CO,D,E,IL,JO,KR,MA,OM,P,PA,PE,S,SG). The Column 2 rate, for countries without normal trade relations, is 25%. Additional Chapter 99 tariffs, such as Section 301 and Section 232, can apply on top depending on the country of origin.

What is the US tariff on cyanogen chloride (chloorcyan) (HTS 2853.10.00.00) from China?

As of Oct 6, 2026, US imports of cyanogen chloride (chloorcyan) (HTS 2853.10.00.00) from China pay 40.3% in duties: the 2.8% base rate plus Section 301 – China (25%) and Section 301 – Forced Labor (12.5%).

Which country has the lowest US duty on HTS 2853.10.00.00?

Of the 20 largest sources of US imports, the lowest total duty on HTS 2853.10.00.00 is 10%, from Germany, Taiwan and 3 more, as of the tariffs in effect on 2026-10-06.

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